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$159,831$183 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $85,000 on Jun 2, 2022

40 STERLING ST

WATERVILLE, ME 04901
3
Beds
1
Baths
874 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$160K
$121K low$199K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Jun 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,423 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$142,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,270

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Waterville Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Waterville Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
George J Mitchell SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.2 mi

District: Waterville

Neighborhood · ZIP 04901These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,846
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

40 Sterling St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Kennebec County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Kennebec County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Waterville 04901
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Kennebec County

What homes are worth in Waterville 04901

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$79K$561K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Waterville 04901.

How it measures up in Waterville 04901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterville 04901.

Estimated value$159,831
CheaperTypical $271,247Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area874 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,418 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 40 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterville 04901Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,8319% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18334% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than874 ft²6% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac9% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than195244% of homes36% of homes

About 40 Sterling St

How much is 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME is $159,831 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $120,684 to $198,978. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME last sell?

40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME last sold on Jun 2, 2022 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME?

40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 874 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME built?

40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME?

40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME is assigned to Waterville Junior High School (middle), rated C; Waterville Senior High School (high), rated D+; George J Mitchell School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Waterville. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME compare to other homes in Waterville 04901?

Among the 8,740 homes in Waterville 04901, it is worth more than 9% of them ($159,831 against a typical $271,247), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($183 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 6% of them (874 ft² against a typical 1,418 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1952 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Sterling St, Waterville, ME was $2,423. The county assessed it at $142,500.

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